Saints — Past, Present and Future
Dear Friends,
We often say of another person, “She/He is a saint.” We mean that the
person inspires and challenges us to leave our comfort levels in order to relate
to and serve “the stranger.” Perhaps we can all name someone who does this.
Ursuline Sisters throughout the world will literally be able to say this in
From
Sister Nancy Dawson
2014, as Ursuline Sister Blessed Marie of the Incarnation becomes a saint.
General Superior
Catholic News Service reports that Marie of the Incarnation, an
Ursuline missionary to Canada, will be canonized by Pope Francis before the end of
the year. Marie of the Incarnation, born Marie Guyart, was the first Ursuline to arrive in
North America, landing in Quebec on July 4, 1639, where she embraced Native Americans.
Born Oct. 28, 1599 in Tours, France, Marie was married at an early age (arranged by
her parents) and had a son, Claude, who became a Benedictine priest in 1641. After her
husband’s death, she entered the Ursuline order.
Marie was beatified on June 22, 1980 by Pope John Paul II. Her canonization
demonstrates that we are all potential saints in whatever walk of life we engage.
As this Lenten Season quickly approaches, let each of us, like Marie of the
Incarnation, leave our comfort zone and undertake a new, adventuresome
journey of embracing “the stranger” in the multiple forms that invite our
presence at this time.
The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown thank God for another Ursuline
Sister who will join the “Communion of Saints.”
Join us in welcoming residents to
Ursuline Sisters Senior Living apartments,
our newest ministry.
Seated from left are Pat Gmitter,
Doris Lockshaw and Genevieve Behan.
Standing are Sally Dailey, Maureen Russo
and Winnie Hill. Missing from the photo
are Bob and Valerie Schilling, Art Dattilo,
and Leo O’Brien.
USSL is for adults 55 and older
with moderate income.
We’re interviewing candidates
for three more apartments. If you’re
interested, call Peggy at the
Motherhouse: 330-792-7636.
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